ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

57th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session

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HB 2698: rental assistance study committee

Sponsor: Representative Hernandez A, LD 20

Committee on Commerce

Overview

Creates the Rental Assistance Study Committee (Study Committee) which examines the effectiveness of rental assistance programs in Arizona.

History

the ADOH is responsible for: 1) establishing policies, procedures and programs to address the affordable housing issues confronting Arizona, including issues of low-income families, moderate income families, housing affordability, special needs populations and decaying housing stock; 2) providing, to qualified housing participants and political subdivisions of Arizona, financial, advisory, consultative, planning, training and educational assistance for the development of safe, decent and affordable housing, including housing for low and moderate income households; and 3) maintaining and enforcing standards of quality and safety for manufactured homes, mobile homes and factory-built buildings (A.R.S. § 41-3953).

Provisions

1.   Establishes the 13-member Study Committee and outlines the membership. (Sec. 1)

2.   Instructs the Study Committee to:

a.   identify existing rental assistance programs operating in Arizona;

b.   review eligibility criteria, administrative structures and reporting practices of rental assistance programs;

c. examine coordination among state agencies, political subdivisions and nonprofit organizations administering rental assistance;

d.   solicit input and testimony from stakeholders regarding rental assistance programs; and

e. develop findings and recommendations regarding the effectiveness of rental assistance programs. (Sec. 1)

3.   Requires the Study Committee to submit a report of findings and recommendations by December 31, 2027, to the Governor and the Legislature and provide a copy to the Secretary of State. (Sec. 1)

4.   Prohibits Study Committee members from receiving compensation. (Sec. 1)

5.   Repeals the Study Committee on October 1, 2028. (Sec. 1)

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